Dua For Children Protection in Arabic and Meaning

Dua for children protection in a supplication seeking refuge from every shaytan, poisonous creature & evil eye for oneself & children.

Children are often exposed to envy, leading to a higher likelihood of experiencing various diseases. As a parent, it’s crucial to take care for your children, addressing both their physical and spiritual needs.

Dua for Children Protection in Arabic

Here is the dua in Arabic text:

أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لاَمَّةٍ

Transliteration

A’udhu bi kalimaat-illaahit-taammah min kulli shaytaanin, wa haammah, wa min kulli ‛aynin laammah.

Dua For Children Protection in English

The dua for children protection in English is O Allah! I seek Refuge with Your Perfect Words from every devil and from poisonous pests and from every evil, harmful, envious eye.

The pronoun can be changed to reflect who the Dua is being recited/performed upon:

For a boy

أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ ، وَهَامَّةٍ ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ

Transliteration

U‛eedhuka bi kalimaat-illaahit-taammah min kulli shaytaanin, wa haammah, wa min kulli ‛aynin laammah.

Meaning

I seek protection for you in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.

For a girl

أُعِيذُكِ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ ، وَهَامَّةٍ ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ

Transliteration

U‛eedhuki bi kalimaat-illaahit-taammah min kulli shaytaanin, wa haammah, wa min kulli ‛aynin laammah.

For 2 children

أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ ، وَهَامَّةٍ ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ

Transliteration

U‛eedhukumaa bi kalimaat-illaahit-taammah min kulli shaytaanin, wa haammah, wa min kulli ‛aynin laammah.

For 3 or more children

أُعِيذُكُمْ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ ، وَهَامَّةٍ ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ

Transliteration

U‛eedhukum bi kalimaat-illaahit-taammah min kulli shaytaanin, wa haammah, wa min kulli ‛aynin laammah.

Hadith For Dua For Children Protection

Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek Refuge with Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husain and say:

“Your forefather (i.e. Abraham) used to seek Refuge with Allah for Ishmael and Isaac by reciting the following: ‘O Allah! I seek Refuge with Your Perfect Words from every devil and from poisonous pests and from every evil, harmful, envious eye.’ “

[Sahih al-Bukhari 3371]

Explanation

Abul Ulaa Abdur-Rahmaan al-Mubarakfooree (رحمه الله) said: ‘Allah’s words’: ‘It has been said that they are the Qur’an and it has also been said they are Allah’s names.’

‘Perfect’: ‘Al-Jazari said: ‘Indeed Allah’s speech has been described as being Perfect, because it is not permissible for any of His speech to have deficiency or fault like there is in the speech of people.’

‘It has been said that the meaning of ‘Perfect’ here is that it benefits the one seeking refuge with these ‘Perfect words’, and protect him from illnesses and this would be sufficient for him.’

‘Poisonous creature’: ‘Every type of creature that kills with poison. And it is possible that it could mean any crawling animal even if it does not kill, like insects.’

‘Evil eye’: ‘From every evil type of affliction from the eye.’

[Taken from: ‘Tuhfahtul Ahawadhi’ an explanation of Sunan at-Tirmidhi]

Ibn Hajar said in Fath al-Baari (6/410):

Hammah: One of the reptiles there are poisonous ones and everything that contains poison, and those poisons that don’t kill their venom is called toxins. The meaning is that every creature has some bad in it, according to al-Hafiz.

Lammah: Al-Khattabi said, it means every disease and epidemic that can affect man with regards to being possessed and mental insanity. End quote.

Shaykh Abdur-Razzaq al-Badr said:

The Prophet’s (ﷺ) saying, in the Hadeeth: ‘I seek refuge…’ – means to search for shelter and to hold fast to something for protection.

Its reality is to flee from something which you fear, fleeing to one who can protect you from it and defend you from its evil/harm.

Hence, the one who seeks refuge in Allah has fled from that which will harm him or destroy him, fleeing to his Lord and his Master, throwing himself in front of Him, clinging to Him, seeking safety through Him, and turning to Him for shelter.

The intended meaning of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) saying: ‘…the Words of Allah’ is the Noble Qur’an. It has also been said that what is intended is His Words that contain the divine decrees which govern everything that happens in the universe.

And what is meant by ‘… Perfect (words)…’ is that His Words are complete and perfect, to the extent that they contain none of the deficiencies, defects, or shortcomings that are found in the speech of human beings.

[Excerpt from the Book ‘Explanation of the Morning and Evening Adhkār’ (Words of Remembrance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) Taken from ‘Fiqh al-Ad’iyah wal-Adhkar’ Shaykh Abdur-Razzaq ibn Abdul-Muhsin al-Badr]

How to Seek Refuge from the Evil Eye for Children

By the Muhaddith, Shaykh, Allamaa’ Muhammad Nasir uddeen al-Albaani (رحمه الله)

Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya

Shaykh al-Albaani was asked over the phone:

• Phone rings. Shaykh: yes!
• Caller: Aslaamu alaykum.
• Shaykh: Wa alaykum as-Salaam.
• Caller: O Shaykh regarding ‘I seek refuge for you two with Allaah’s perfect words from every Shaytaan (devil) and poisonous creature and every evil eye.’ Is this said three consecutive times or just once?
• Shaykh: No, it is mentioned once, however if it appears to the one saying this Dua’ that he needs to repeat it without specifying three times, then there is no problem with that.
• Caller: and should he place his hand on the head of the one sought refuge for?
• Shaykh: Yes, yes!
• Caller: Even in congregation, if it is a group of children together, how can he place his hand upon all of them?
• Shaykh: He should place his two hands on two of the children, then repeat this on the rest of the children.
• Caller: Right hand and left hand, with both hands?
• Shaykh: Yes, yes. Caller: Regarding the hadeeth that the Messenger (ﷺ)– would not sleep until he recited Soorah Mulk, al-Isra, Zumar, and Sajdah, is this when he lies down on his bed at night, or before he lies down? Shaykh: What is important is that he recites before he falls asleep, whether it is whilst he is sitting or lying then it is up to him’

[Taken from: ‘Silsilah Huda wa Noor’ tape No. 323 at 3:42mins]

Let’s break down the dua and explore its components:

Dua:
“O Allah! I seek Refuge with Your Perfect Words from every devil and from poisonous pests and from every evil, harmful, envious eye.”

Breakdown:

1. “O Allah!” – The supplication begins by addressing Allah, seeking refuge and protection.
2. “I seek Refuge with Your Perfect Words” – This part acknowledges the power and perfection of Allah’s words, seeking refuge through His divine and flawless utterances.
3. “From every devil” – The dua seeks protection from all types of devils or Shayatin, referring to malevolent beings that may lead one astray or cause harm.
4. “And from poisonous pests” – This includes protection from harmful creatures or any harmful elements, extending the shield to physical dangers like poisonous animals.
5. “And from every evil, harmful, envious eye” – This part seeks protection from the negative effects of malevolent intentions, jealousy, and the evil eye, which is believed to cause harm through envy.

Benefits

1. Comprehensive Protection: The dua covers a wide spectrum of potential harms, offering a comprehensive shield against various sources of danger, both seen and unseen.
2. Dependence on Allah: By seeking refuge in Allah’s perfect words, the supplicant expresses reliance on the divine for protection, reinforcing the concept of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah).
3. Warding off Evil Eye: The dua specifically addresses the threat of the evil eye, providing a safeguard against envy and negative energy that may be directed towards oneself or one’s children.
4. Spiritual Strength: Reciting such supplications fosters a sense of spiritual strength and connection with the divine, promoting a mindset of humility and dependence on Allah.
5. Family Protection: By including “oneself and children” in the supplication, the dua extends protection to the entire family unit, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding loved ones from harm.

In summary, the dua is a powerful invocation seeking comprehensive protection from various potential sources of harm, both physical and metaphysical, while emphasizing trust in Allah’s perfect words for refuge.